Rochester has been ranked the ninth-best city in the U.S. for people with disabilities, according to a new study by medical services company Trajector Medical. The 2024 rankings were based on factors such as accessibility, affordability, and health care.
Why was Rochester ranked so highly?
Rochester earned an overall score of 81.89 out of 100, placing it ninth out of 141 cities analyzed. It was also one of only three cities in the Northeast to make the top 10.
Key highlights for Rochester include:
How did other New York cities rank?
Only three New York cities made Trajector Medical’s national ranking:
Top 10 cities for people with disabilities
According to Trajector Medical, the best cities in the U.S. for people with disabilities are:
How were the rankings determined?
Trajector Medical analyzed 141 cities using data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and Zillow. Rankings were based on performance in three main categories:
1. Accessibility
2. Affordability
3. Health Care
Measured per 100,000 people with disabilities:
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Rochester named one of the best U.S. cities for people with disabilities
Reporting by Erin Jones, New York Connect Team / Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
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